Jack Adams Trophy: Martin St-Louis back in the discussions

I would be lying if I said I believed in Martin St-Louis’ chances of winning the Jack Adams Trophy, but…

MSL has taken his team to another level this season. The Canadian is four points away from the playoffs on March 11. To say that the team is still in reconstruction…

Even if he’s not among the finalists (unless the Canadian participates in the playoffs), the team’s coach is doing well in the latest vote of the NHL Broadcasters Association. MSL is one of the 14 coaches who received a top-5 vote.

“My Adams ballot for this vote:
1. Dean Evason
2. Spencer Carbery
3. Scott Arniel
4. Paul Maurice
5. John Hynes https://t.co/Ien3NWjtXR”
— Adam Kimelman (@NHLAdamK) March 11, 2025

And among the 14, with a total of three points, he ranks 11th, ahead of guys like Paul Maurice (Panthers), Todd McLlelan (Red Wings), and Bruce Cassidy (Golden Knights), and tied with Jim Hill (Kings). He’s in good company, then.

The points are cumulative as follows:
* 5 points for first place
* 4 points for second
* 3 points for third
* 2 points for fourth
* 1 point for fifth

Logically, MSL did not accumulate any first or second-place votes, but he could very well have received a third-place vote or a few fourth and fifth-place votes.

Obviously, Spencer Carbery (75 points), the Capitals’ coach, is in the lead. He is followed by Scott Arniel (Jets) and Craig Berube (Leafs).

Back to St-Louis, at the time of writing, he is leading a team with three games above the .500 mark and four points away from the playoffs. And this, without Kaiden Guhle, without a real second center, and with a real point-producing trio. Yes, he deserves the votes for the Jack Adams.

Does he deserve more votes, even? Absolutely. Imagine if Montreal were to enter the playoffs. Top-5 guaranteed.

In a rush

– The Hawks have been playing better since the trade deadline.
“We’ve gotten rid of some distractions”
Nick Foligno had some STRONG words about this #Blackhawks group.
New for @TheHockeyNews: https://t.co/sddG11ruWI
— Vinnie Parise (@VinnieParise) March 11, 2025

– In front of John Tortorella.
Matvei Michkov attempts the Michigan goal, but it’s FAILED! #OTTvsPHI on RDS pic.twitter.com/SDSKSni5uS
— RDS (@RDSca) March 12, 2025

– Well done.
Scheffler has the complete game to win the Players’ Championship for the third time in a row https://t.co/PAbi8n7iRs
— RDS (@RDSca) March 11, 2025